Introduction A non-aggression pact or neutrality pact is a treaty between two or more states/countries that includes a promise by the signatories not to engage in military action against each other. Such treaties may be described by other names, such as a treaty of friendship or non-belligerency, etc. Leeds, Ritter, Mitchell, & Long (2002) distinguish… Read More
Introduction A military alliance is a formal agreement between nations concerning national security. Nations in a military alliance agree to active participation and contribution to the defence of others in the alliance in the event of a crisis. In the event a nation is attacked, members of the alliance are often obligated to come to… Read More
Introduction A defence pact is a type of treaty or military alliance which the signatories promise to support each other militarily and to defend each other. Generally, the signatories point out the threats and concretely prepare to respond to it together. Refer to Non-Aggression Pact and Entente.
Introduction Casus foederis is derived from the Latin for “case for the alliance”. In diplomatic terms, it describes a situation in which the terms of an alliance come into play, such as one nation being attacked by another. Refer to Casus Belli, Military Alliance, Defence Pact, Non-Aggression Pact, and Entente. Historical Examples War of the… Read More
Introduction A casus belli (from Latin casus belli ‘occasion for war’; pl casus belli) is an act or an event that either provokes or is used to justify a war. A casus belli involves direct offenses or threats against the nation declaring the war, whereas a casus foederis involves offenses or threats against its ally… Read More
Introduction The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) is a non-governmental organisation that promotes pacifism, based in the United Kingdom. Its members are signatories to the following pledge: “War is a crime against humanity. I renounce war, and am therefore determined not to support any kind of war. I am also determined to work for the removal… Read More
Introduction War Resisters’ International (WRI), headquartered in London, is an international anti-war organisation with members and affiliates in over 30 countries. Brief History War Resisters’ International was founded in Bilthoven, Netherlands in 1921 under the name “Paco”, which means “peace” in Esperanto. WRI adopted a founding declaration that has remained unchanged: War is a crime… Read More
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